Italian giants AC Milan are no doubt keen on bolstering their options in attack and in recent days they have been linked to two Nigerian players in Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Boniface.
While discussion with Chukwueze has progressed nicely with only a fee left to be agreed with Villarreal, Boniface of Belgium side Union Saint-Gilloise who finished as joint top scorer in the UEFA Europa League is seen as a back up plan, if they fail to get their main target Marcus Thuram.
While the aforementioned duo are players who need little or no introduction, a lot of Nigerians would have forgotten about Chukwubuikem Ikwuemessi who was a part of the 2021 Nigeria U20 team that failed to qualify for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ikwuemessi was the top striker of the Ladan Bosso led team but didn’t quite turn up at the WAFU B championship which serves as the qualifiers for the AFCON. He has however found his feet in Slovenia particularly this season.
Reports from Italy has it that the 21 year old who has been a revelation for NK Celje is a target for AC Milan after hitting nine goals with five assists from 30 games. He will reportedly cost the Italian side around €300,000 to €500,000 to sign him.
Coach of Milan Stefano Pioli is said to be a huge admirer of his direct play after glowing recommendation on him from a scout who works with the coach. His potential transfer is said to be one that will likely go as one of the shock moves of the summer.
Daniel Martins
